(Single Best Answer) Question 141: In a patient who has recently suffered from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), use of coronary arteriography will not be indicated if :
A) Patient has intermediate risk findings on noninvasive testing B) Spasm is believed to be the cause of STEMI C) Patient is due for definitive therapy of acute mitral regurgitation following STEMI D) Coronary revascularization is not planned Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Ventricular rupture most frequently involves the left ventricle B) Ventricular septal rupture commonly occurs in the membranous portion C) Strangulated heart results from left sided cardiac herniation through a pericardial tear D) Sinus tachycardia is commonly seen Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 143: A specific genetic mutation results in a disease only when it is present on the paternally derived copy of the gene but not when it is present on the maternally derived copy of the gene. This is an example of :
A) Genomic imprinting B) Mitochondrial inheritance C) Y-linked inheritance D) Chromosomal disorder Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 144: Regarding Cardiac Sarcoidosis the following is / are correct: 1. Common arrhythmias are atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter 2. Myocardial involvement is focal or patchy 3. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a class I indication for primary prevention 4. Conduction blocks can be present
A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct B) 1 and 3 are correct C) 2 and 4 are correct D) Only 4 is correct Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Hyaline degeneration B) Elastic degeneration C) Myxomatous degeneration D) Fibrinoid necrosis Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 147: Which of the following syndromes is characterized by supravalvular aortic stenosis, elfin facies, idiopathic hypercalcemia of infancy, intellectual disability and a gregarious personality ?
A) Di George syndrome B) Williams syndrome C) Cri-du-chat syndrome D) Alagille syndrome Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 148: Regarding ACC/AHA Guidelines for Coronary Angiography to establish a diagnosis in patients with suspected angina 1. Patients with known or possible angina pectoris who have survived sudden cardiac death is a class 1 indication 2. Patients in whom coronary artery spasm is suspected and provocative testing may be necessary is a class 2a indication 3. Patients who cannot undergo noninvasive testing because of disability, illness or morbid obesity is a class 2a indication 4. Patients with recurrent hospitalization for chest pain in whom a definite diagnosis is judged necessary is a class 1 indication
A) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct B) Only 1 and 3 are correct C) Only 2 and 4 are correct D) Only 4 is correct Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 149: Anti arrhythmic drugs with Reverse Use Dependence property exhibit which one of the following properties ?
A) Increased efficacy in tachycardia B) Bradycardia dependent proarrhythmia C) Maximal effect at normal sinus rates D) Block predominantly the sodium channel Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 150: Isoproterenol is useful in the treatment of electrical storm in which one of the following conditions ?
A) Congenital Long QT Syndrome B) Acquired Long QT Syndrome C) Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia D) Ischemic ventricular tachycardia Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):